by Charlie Leocha | Aug 24, 2010
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been a lightning rod for abusive and intrusive security checks since 9/11 — mainly because this is the “security” organization that much of the American public sees perhaps even more than the local...
by Charlie Leocha | Aug 5, 2010
Surprise! Despite assurances of the the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) whole body scanners (euphemistically referred to as “advanced imaging devices by these organizations) evidently can store images of...
by Charlie Leocha | Aug 4, 2010
I lived in Boston for around 20 years while I was writing about travel everywhere else. It wasn’t until my niece asked me to draw up a list of things to do in Boston for one of her Canadian professors planning to visit that I realized I hadn’t really...
by Charlie Leocha | Aug 3, 2010
This week, Spirit Airlines became the first U.S. airline to start charging for carry-on luggage. When the new baggage fee was announced, there was a surge of consternation and indignation. This surely was a fee too far. A final fee that would cause a passenger revolt....
by Charlie Leocha | Aug 3, 2010
The Design Hotels have been known for their daring architectural designs and dramatic settings — all for a price. But that doesn’t mean that we can not enjoy the splendor of their pools. Here is a group of spectacular pools presented by Design Hotels that...
